For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,331 students in Hailey, ID.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hailey, ID are Syringa Mountain Charter School, Wood River Middle School and Hailey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hailey, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hailey have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hailey, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Syringa Mountain Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4021 Glenbrook Drive
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 806-2880
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 806-2880
Gr: K-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Wood River Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 2nd Avenue North
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5030
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5030
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Hailey Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
520 South 1st Avenue
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 788-3091
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 788-3091
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Alturas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Woodside Elementary Lane
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5090
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5090
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hailey, ID?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hailey, ID include Syringa Mountain Charter School, Wood River Middle School and Hailey Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hailey?
4 public elementary schools are located in Hailey.
What is the racial composition of students in Hailey?
Hailey public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Hailey are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hailey include: Hailey Elementary School vs. Alturas Elementary School, Alturas Elementary School vs. Hailey Elementary School
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